I have a wider audience than I thought! I occasionally post about butterflies. I’ve been “raising” one or a few monarchs annually over the last few years. It may sound silly but I heartily recommend “raising” butterflies. It’s just plain a happy thing. Always remember the simple things! There’s childlike joy to be had if you’ve retained the wisdom to appreciate it.
A homeschool kid bumped into my blog and saw my butterfly links. This turned into what I presume to be a school assignment about butterflies: How to Grow your own Butterfly Garden.
Please check it out. I like to encourage students whenever I can.
Incidentally, I failed to post photos of this year’s monarch. Now that it’s a rock star, I should rectify that. I present to you “Constantine” who emerged in late July:
I’m not always organized about posts. If you’re looking for other mention of butterflies here’s a way to start:
2018: Phenology Report: Monarchs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
2020: The Cycle Of Life Births A Monarch.
2021 (reverse chronological order): Critters: Pics Or It Didn’t Happen, Critter Encounters: Outwitted By An Invertebrate, Critter Encounters.
2022: Planets, Butterflies, And Bullshit. (Warning, no photos and I a ramble about Pluto, the definition of “recession”, and how to have breakfast with a butterfly.)